Over the years, we’ve had more than a few writing competition placements that have resulted in great things for our writers, which is why we wanted to help you get a headstart on the deadlines for the labs, competitions, and fellowships that are coming up soon!
Here’s What’s Coming Next:
ATX Television Festival Pitch Competition
Open for Submissions!
- Final Deadline: 2/7/21
- Submission fee: $40
- Submission fee: $40
- Guidelines:
- 90-Second Video Pitch
- 5-10 Page Script Sample
Open for Submissions!
- Final Deadline: 2/16/21
- Submission fee: $59
- Submission fee: $59
- Guidelines:
- Features: 70 – 120 pages
- TV Pilots: 10 – 70 pages
Open for Submissions!
- Non-Members Deadline: 2/17/21
- Fee: $65
- Member Extended Deadline: 3/3/21
- Fee: $45
- Fee: $45
- Guidelines:
- A cover letter explaining your interest in the Episodic Lab
- One complete, original pilot
- A series logline
- A series description describing the story engine and series arc of the show
- Project status and history, including any industry exposure
Open for Submissions!
- Final Deadline: 2/21
- Fee: Free
- Guidelines:
- Application (must be completed in full)
- Original screenplay (must be between 90-120 pages)
- Original treatment (must not exceed 5 pages)
- Release forms
- Resume
- Original essay (no longer than 750 words)
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
Open for Submissions!
- Regular Deadline: 1/31/21
- Fee: $69
- Final Deadline: 2/28/21
- Fee: $79
- Guidelines:
- No limit to the number of projects entered for consideration
- Cover letter requested at semi-final round
- Only Feature scripts and TV Pilots are accepted
Open for Submissions!
- Application Period: 2/10/21-3/10/21
- Fee: $40
- Fee: $40
- Required Materials:
- Bio(s) of the writer(s) (no more than 250 words per person)
- Series logline: a one-sentence description of your series (no more than 50 words)
- The first five pages of your pilot script (in .pdf form)
- Pilot synopsis (no more than 500 words)
- Series overview (no more than 500 words)
- Personal statement (no more than 250 words)
- Thematic statement (no more than 250 words)
Trackingb.com Original TV Pilot Contest
Open for Submissions!
- Final Deadline: 3/15/21
- Fee: $99
Screencraft True Story and Public Domain Writing Competition
Open for Submissions!
- Early Submission Deadline: 1/31/21
- Fee: $49.50
- Final Submission Deadline: 3/31/21
- Fee: $79.50
- Submission Guidelines:
- Feature screenplays must be a minimum of 75 pages and a maximum of 150 pages
- TV pilots must be between 25 and 75 pages
- Pitches must be between 1 and 40 pages
- Any screenplay submission longer than 120 pages will incur a $1 per page overage fee for each page over 120
- There is no limit to the number of projects you may submit
PAGE International Screenwriting Awards
Open for Submissions!
- Upcoming Deadline: 2/15/21
- Fee: $55
- Final Submission Deadline: 4/15/21
- Fee: $75
- Submission Guidelines:
- Full-Length Features (80-120 pages)
- Short Film Scripts (under 30 pages)
- TV Drama & Comedy Pilots (30-75 pages)
Cinestory Foundation Feature Lab
Open for Submissions!
- Regular Deadline: 2/15/21
- Fee: $69
- Late Deadline: 3/21/21
- Fee: $81
- Final Deadline: 4/25/21
- $88
- Submission guidelines:
- Screenplays must be feature film screenplays from 85 to 125 pages
Launch Pad TV Pilot Competition
Open for Submissions!
- Upcoming Submission Deadline: 2/12/21
- Current Submission Fee: $55
- Final Submission Deadline: 5/7/21
Submission guidelines:- Submit your original TV pilot
- TV pilot must be under 70 pages
- Submission Guidelines:
- All pilot scripts must be under 70 pages (any script with more than 70 pages will be charged an additional $1 per page)
- Do not submit any form of pitch document with your pilot script.
- The only scripts not allowed to be entered are those which have already sold, have previously earned our “TB Recommends” or “Launch Pad Recommends” honors, or received a top 100 placement in a previous Launch Pad competition, regardless of format.
Script Pipeline Screenwriting Contest
Open for Submissions!
- Early Deadline: 3/1/21
- Fee: $50
- Regular Deadline: 5/1/21
- Fee: $60:
- Final Deadline: 5/15/21
- Fee: $65
Script Pipeline TV Writing Contest
Open for Submissions!
- Early Deadline: 3/1/21
- Fee: $50
- Regular Deadline: 5/1/21
- Fee: $60:
- Final Deadline: 5/15/21
- Fee: $65
Open for Submissions!
- Early Deadline: 3/1/21
- Fee: $65
- Regular Deadline: 4/1/21
- Fee: $75
- Late Deadline: 5/17/21
- Fee: $85
- Guidelines:
- One (1) original 30-minute pilot, 60-minute pilot, or feature film screenplay
- Logline
- Brief (1 paragraph) synopsis
- Release form
Not Yet Open for Submissions.
- Upcoming Deadline: 3/3/21
- Fee: $48
- Regular Deadline: 4/3/21
- Fee $63
- Late Deadline: 5/3/21
- Fee $88
- Guidelines:
- An entrant may submit a maximum of three scripts in the current competition
- Script should be no shorter than 70 pages and no longer than 160 pages. The recommended length is 80 to 125 pages
- Writers must create an account at the Nicholl website to enter the competition
Austin Film Fest Screenplay & Teleplay Competition
Open for Submissions!
- Upcoming Deadline: 3/26/21
- Fee: $45
- Final Deadline: 5/21/21
- Fee: $70
- Submission guidelines:
- Submit teleplay (pilot) or screenplay
- Feature Screenplays must be approximately 90-120 pages in length.
- Short Screenplays must be 5 – 40 pages in length (for more on submitting shorts, check the site as fees may vary)
- Teleplays should be the appropriate length depending on the format. The recommended length for single camera sitcoms is approximately 22-40 pages and 45-70 pages for single camera one-hour programs. The recommended length for multi-camera sitcom pilots is approximately 52-58 pages.